A moment of silence please

Frank Z
Frank Z Posts: 5,860
edited April 2008 in The Clubhouse
to honor an American Hero.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor
Recipient of the Congressional Medal Of Honor (Posthumous)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#24018579

http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,116817,00.html


God Speed

(No political commentary please)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited April 2008
    God Bless.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2008
    I remember when this happened, I cannot even begin to fathom the bravery that dictates.
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45184&highlight=navy+seal
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2008
    Here's another great heroic story, with a better ending:
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/chontosh.asp
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited April 2008
    I watched the taped ceremony about 1 1/2 hours ago. Honestly, I got a little emotional myself watching the President's speech.

    Quite amazing what he did to protect everyone around him.
    No excuses!
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2008
    God Bless and God Speed.

    Prayers sent for Loved ones,
    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2008
    God bless them all!
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited April 2008
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited April 2008
    At attention, salute!

    God Bless this fallen hero and all of our brave Americans who have answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
    Carl

  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2008
    God Bless
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    God Bless and may we not forget or take lightly the sacrifice he made.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,447
    edited April 2008
    Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor.

    God Bless.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2008
    silver star too? wow, this guy was hardcore. godspeed
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2008
    Awesome hero...may he R.I.P. Ft. Rosecrans cemetery is FULL of them too. What an awesome place to be laid to rest. Out on Pt Loma with the Pacific Ocean on one side and San Diego Bay on the other. I worked there for about a year in the Vet Work Study program after I got out of the service. I would love to end up there someday....hopefully later than sooner, of course.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2008
    God Bless and God Speed. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor and Hero.